NFL, Trump and Washington Commanders
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From 1937 to 2019, the NFL franchise in Washington was known as the "Redskins," and if the Commanders don't switch back to that name, Trump said he "won't make a deal" for them to build a new stadium.
Donald Trump is facing criticism for demanding the Washington Commanders revert to their former name, Redskins, a term widely considered a racial slur. This stance is hypocritical, given his 2013 tweet criticizing Barack Obama for similar commentary.
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The Western Journal on MSNNFL Head Coach Schools Reporter Who Tried to Bait Him with Loaded Question About Meeting with TrumpBaltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh doesn’t play games when it comes to basic respect, especially for the office of the presidency. After a practice Wednesday, Harbaugh was asked about his recent visit to the White House alongside his brother Jim to meet with President Donald Trump,
Today, Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh talked about meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. "It was awesome. I want our president to be successful just like I want our quarterback to be successful." He says he's met 4 presidents, but his brother Jim has met 7. pic.twitter.com/ELvoBEwoxa
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is serious about wanting the NFL's Washington Commanders to go back to the name Redskins.
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh was not pleased with how a reporter framed a question about his recent visit with President Donald Trump. According to co-host of the Ravens Vault podcast, Sarah Ellison,
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Irish Star on MSNDonald Trump left looking foolish as 'nonsense' tweet resurfaces after controversial threatThe U.S. President recently threatened to block the Washington Commanders’ stadium deal unless they change the name back to ‘Redskins’, despite previously slamming the topic
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to prohibit third-party, pay-for-play payments to college athletes, the White House announced. The legislation also directs the Secretary of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board to clarify the status of student-athletes "in order to preserve non-revenue sports."